The ASL flights to Paris are almost impossible to book without a connection to/from Africa, but Hannover is an interesting destination flown by a mix of ERJ145s and SSJ100s. I thus took this opportunity to make a day trip to Hannover, outbound on a bmi ER4 and inbound on a Cityjet SU9. This is also an opportunity to compare the service of both subcontractors.

There were no less than 4 bmi regional ERJ145s at a remote parking position near the former satellite. Of course, it meant a long bus ride throughout the airport before boarding under the rain.

The plane is in bmi livery. Service on board is bmi (English only, “Welcome to bmi, etc. … operating for Brussels Airlines“). Two stewardesses for 49 seats: one more than required. Good point! And a lady captain on the day before the International Women’s Day.

Load factor was 100%. The leather seats were very comfortable with ample legroom.

On arrival, the purser said twice that we were landing at “Brussels International Airport” before correcting to “Hannover International Airport”.

Landing on runway 27R. No boarding bridge, but the rain had gone!

All considered, a very good flight! Here are the pictures:

Flight SN2633 announced on the large billboard of the entrance hallAt gate A36, tarmac level. This means a bus transfer to the aircraft.Boarding under the rainThe tail of the ERJ145 with the registrationNot an SN livery, but the original bmi regional oneThe long blond hair of our lady captainComfortable leather seats in 1-2 configuration and good legroomAfter disembarkation in Hannover (without a jet bridge)Itinerary SN2633 Brussels – Hannover

On-time arrival of the incoming flight. Gate 3a at the ground floor meant that we would be bussed to the aircraft.

The aircraft is in Brussels Airlines livery, but the cabin crew (one stewardess and one steward) have their own uniform. Trilingual announcements in SN style, unlike bmi. The 97 seats (in 2-3 configuration) are comfortable with enough legroom.